Laura DeMarco
Strength coach and life coach in Reston, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $95 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Strength and powerliftingOver 40 and 50Nutrition and habitsMobility and injuryConfidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionStress and overwhelmWork-life balanceNutrition and healthy eatingStress and burnoutHealthy habits |
| Works with | People over 40 |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Health coach |
| Based in | Reston, Virginia, United States |
| Sessions | In person |
| Credentials | CrossFit Level 4; Precision Nutrition Level 1; Functional Range Conditioning; NASM CPT |
| Practice | Berkembang Coaching |
Laura DeMarco is a strength coach and life coach in Reston, Virginia. She runs Berkembang Coaching and helps clients with strength training, nutrition, and health and wellness coaching. She has coached since 2005 and has owned CrossFit gyms. Her background includes Olympic lifting, bodybuilding, kettlebells and yoga. She also offers reiki and life coaching. She focuses on clients in their 40s, 50s and 60s who want to stay strong and active.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps clients build strength, move better and make steady changes to food and sleep habits. She also works with clients on self-esteem, stress, work-life balance and a sense of purpose.
- Building and keeping strength in your 40s, 50s and 60s
- Protecting bone and joint health
- Improving movement patterns and mobility
- Building better habits around food and sleep
- Work stress that cuts into family time and personal health
- Self-esteem and work-life balance
- Finding a sense of purpose
- Anxiety about things you can and cannot control
Who Laura works with
Laura works with people in their 40s, 50s and 60s who want to build and keep strength and stay active for life. She has also coached children, seniors, amputees, people with TBIs, and people with acute and chronic conditions. Her wellness clients include people who feel stuck or want to make healthy changes.
How Laura works
Each training session starts with a warm-up where clients share how they feel, how they slept and what they ate. Laura adjusts the workout to fit. Sessions include strength circuits with pushing, pulling, squatting and hip-hinging moves, then accessory work, midline work and mobility. Programs match each client's strengths, limits and goals. Wellness coaching sessions can be all conversation or include movement instruction. Sessions are one hour long.
Background and qualifications
Laura has coached since 2005. She began with personal training and group exercise, then added nutrition guidance, reiki and life coaching. She has owned CrossFit gyms and competed as an athlete. Her experience covers functional fitness, Olympic lifting, bodybuilding, kettlebells and yoga. She holds CrossFit Level 4, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Functional Range Conditioning and NASM CPT credentials. She has also worked as a Health and Wellness Coach.
Laura DeMarco pricing
Programs and services
- Free 45-minute intro consult and assessment
- Free 15-minute fit call
- One-on-one personal training
- Training at a garage gym in Reston
- Training at Train Vienna in Vienna, Virginia
- Monthly health and wellness coaching membership
Laura DeMarco reviews
The CoachVouch take
Laura combines 20 years of strength training with nutrition, reiki and life coaching, and has coached clients from children to seniors.
Best for adults in their 40s to 60s who want to stay strong, protect their joints and build better habits.
Common questions
How much does Laura DeMarco charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $95 to $175 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura DeMarco help with?
Laura DeMarco helps with building and keeping strength in your 40s, 50s and 60s, protecting bone and joint health, improving movement patterns and mobility and building better habits around food and sleep.
Does Laura DeMarco coach online?
Laura is based in Reston, Virginia, United States. Sessions are in person.
Is Laura DeMarco certified?
Laura DeMarco lists: CrossFit Level 4; Precision Nutrition Level 1; Functional Range Conditioning; NASM CPT.
Does Laura offer a trial session before clients commit?
Yes. She offers a 45-minute intro consult and assessment where clients see the gym, share goals and try basic movements. She also offers a 15-minute call to check fit.
Do wellness coaching sessions with Laura include exercise?
They can. Sessions can be all conversation or include some movement instruction, based on what the client wants.
How do I contact Laura DeMarco?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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